Show Notes
Polls have opened in a general election in Israel that could decide Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's future. The results could have far reaching impacts in the region too with military operations continuing in Gaza and Iran. Joining Ciara to look ahead to the election was Jerusalem based Irish Times contributor Mark Weiss.
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Amid a housing emergency, the ESB has warned incoming EU regulations may make things worse. The semi-state company has warned that new 'made in Europe' legislation will lead to higher prices and limited supply of vital materials. To discuss this further was Planning Expert Tom Phillips, of Tom Phillips and Associates.
Rapper Jay-Z has been confirmed as next year's Super Bowl half time show act. The musician will take the stage on February 14 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. For reaction to this news Ciara spoke to music and arts journalist Zara Hedderman.
Claire's guest is actor and comedian Pat Shortt. If you’ve ever seen Easy Rider or The Motocycle Diaries you will be familiar with the rebellious allure of getting your motor running and heading out on the highway. At least in the movie world, taking a motorbike out on the open road is an expression of freedom, a journey of self discovery. People long to travel the likes of Route 66 in the US, or cross the Mongolian steppe or even just wind their way down our own Wild Atlantic Way. But in order to feel the wind in your hair and freedom in your soul, you need to be able to ride a motorbike in the first place… and Claire can’t. In this first episode of Season 2 of Never Have I Ever Claire speaks to Pat Shortt. Pat is one of Ireland’s most popular comedians, an award winning actor and a musician. He is currently starring in ‘Animals’ which runs at the Abbey Theatre until November 7. And of course he has a longstanding passion for motorbikes which stretches back to when his father bought himself and his brother Peter an old BSA motorcycle to fix up when they were teenagers. Can he persuade Claire to put on a leather jacket and hit the road? Email the podcast on [email protected]
Welcome to The Debrief, where we look back on some of the biggest stories of the week. Joining Claire this morning was Sports Correspondent with The Irish Times, Gavin Cooney, Commercial Creative Director with The Journal, Niamh Maher and Political Correspondent with The Irish Independent, Conal Thomas.
Sky's David Blevins joined Claire this morning to discuss the midterm election drama in the states.